Does she deserve it?

For better or worse, America loves Rihanna. Fans love her so much, in fact, that she will be the first-ever American Music Awards icon. Winners at the American Music Awards (airing live on ABC, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. ET/tape delay PT) are determined entirely by fans. Whether they voted for her because of her twerking-in-the-water music video or her dance move that involves making a heart shape with her hands around her crotch, OR if fans voted for her despite her questionable choreography, is neither here nor there. That she collaborates with just about every music star in the industry doesn't hurt, either.